2013 Seat Leon Sportstourer wheel

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Driver information system
DisplaysMenueffectSpeed warning at
--- km/h or Speed
warning at --- mphIf the stored speed is exceeded (between 30 - 250 km/
h, or 19 - 155 mph), an audible warning is given to-
gether with a visual warning.
Oil temperatureUpdated engine oil temperature digital displayCoolant tempera-
ture gaugeDigital display of the current temperature of the liquid
coolant.
Storing a speed for the speed warning
● Select the display Speed warning at --- km/h (--- mph)
● Press the button 
on the windscreen wiper lever or the button on the multifunction steering wheel to store the current speed and activate
the warning.
●
If necessary, adjust the desired speed within 5 seconds using the rocker
switch 
on the windscreen wiper lever or by turning the thumbwheel on
the multifunction steering wheel. Next, press the button  or  again
or wait several seconds. The speed is stored and the warning activated.
● To deactivate it press the button 
or the button . The stored
speed is deleted. 
Assist systems submenu
Assist systems
menueffect
Lane Assist*Switching the Lane Assist system on or off ⇒ page 210.Tiredness detec-
tion*Switching the tiredness detection on or off (pause recom-
mendation) ⇒ page 213.Engine oil temperature display
Vehicles without multifunction steering wheel
–
To display the temperature of the engine oil, press the rocker
switch ⇒ Fig. 42 2
until the main menu appears. Enter into
Journey data . With the button 2 move to the oil temperature
gauge.
Vehicles with multifunction steering wheel
– To display the engine oil temperature, enter the submenu Jour-
ney data and turn the thumbwheel until the oil temperature dis-
play appears.
The engine reaches its operating temperature when in normal driving condi-
tions, the oil temperature is between 80 °C (180 °F) and 120 °C (250 °F). If
the engine is required to work hard and the outside temperature is high, the
engine oil temperature can increase. This does not present any problem as
long as the warning lamps  ⇒ page 69 or  ⇒ page 70 do not appear on
the display. 
Additional electrical appliances
– Operation with the windscreen wiper lever*: Press the rocker
switch ⇒  Fig. 42 2 until the main menu appears. Enter into the
section Journey data . With the rocker switch, move to the display
Convenience appliances.
– Operation with the multifunction steering wheel*: Move with
the buttons 1
or 2 to Journey data
and enter with OK. Turn the
thumbwheel to the right until the Convenience appliances dis-
play appears. 
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In addition, a scale will inform you of the current sum of all the additional
appliances. 
Saving tips
Tips on how to save fuel will be displayed in certain conditions that
contribute to increased consumption. Following these tips could
reduce the fuel consumption of your vehicle. The displays appear
automatically and will only be shown with the efficiency pro-
gramme. After a time, the saving tips will disappear automatically.
– If you wish to hide a saving tip immediately after it appears,
press any button on the windscreen wiper lever*/multifunction
steering wheel*.
Note
● If you hide a saving tip, it will reappear after you switch the ignition on
again.
● The saving tips do not appear in all situations, but rather with a large
separation of time. 

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Lights and visibility
Vehicle with halo-
gen headlightsIn the “Leaving Home” function, the daytime running
lights (DRL), the rear side lights and the licence plate
lights are switched on.
Vehicle with full-
LED headlightsIn the “Leaving Home” function, the dipped beams,
the daytime running lights (DRL), the rear side lights
and the licence plate lights are switched on.
Activation
● When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control.
● The “Leaving Home” function is only activated when the rotary light
switch is in position  and the light sensor detects darkness.
Deactivation
● When the “Leaving Home” lights go out after the delay period (default:
30 sec.).
● When the vehicle is locked using the remote control.
● When the light control is switched into a position other than .
● With the ignition is switched on. 
Headlight range control, lighting of the instrument panel
and controls
Fig. 67 Next to the
steering wheel: Head-
light range control Lighting of the instrument panel and controls*
Depending on the model, lighting of the instrument panel and controls can
be adjusted in the Easy Connect system, using the button

and the func-
tion button SETUP ⇒ page 82.
Headlight range control
The headlight range control ⇒ Fig. 67 is modified according to the value of
the headlight beam and the vehicle load status. This offers the driver opti-
mum visibility and the headlights do not dazzle oncoming drivers ⇒ 
.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To reset, turn switch ⇒ Fig. 67:
ValueVehicle load status a)–Two front occupants, luggage compartment empty1All seats occupied, luggage compartment empty
2All seats occupied, luggage compartment full With trailer
and minimum drawbar load
3Driver only, luggage compartment full With trailer and
maximum drawbar load
a)
If the vehicle load does not correspond to those shown in the table, it is possible to select
intermediary positions.
Dynamic headlight range control
The control is not mounted in vehicles with dynamic headlight range con-
trol. The headlight range is automatically adjusted according to the vehicle
load status when the headlights are switched on.
Instrument panel lighting
In vehicles with the daytime driving light, the instrument panel lighting
switches on in dark conditions (for example, when passing through a tun-
nel). This reminds the driver to manually switch on the dipped beam, so
that the vehicle rear lights also switch on ⇒ page 112.
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120Lights and visibility
Windscreen wiper and rear wiper systems
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Changing wheels round
● Heating, ventilation, cooling
● Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior
WARNING
If the water from the windscreen washer does not contain enough anti-
freeze, it may freeze on the windscreen and rear window, reducing for-
ward and rear visibility.
● In winter, ensure the windscreen washer contains enough anti-freeze.
● In cold conditions, you should not use the wash/wipe system unless
you have warmed the windscreen with the ventilation system. The anti-
freeze could freeze on the windscreen and reduce visibility.
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of acci-
dent and serious injury.
● Always replace damaged or worn blades or blades which do not clean
the windscreen correctly.
CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the
glass before using the wipers. In cold weather, it may help to leave the vehi-
cle parked with the wipers in service position ⇒ page 122. Control lamp
lights upPossible causeSolution
Windscreen wiper fluid level
too lowTop up the windscreen wiper
reservoir as soon as possible
⇒ page 124.
Several warning and control lamps should light up for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on, signalling that the function is being verified.
They will switch off after a few seconds.
CAUTION
Failure to heed the control lamps and text messages when they appear may
result in faults in the vehicle. 

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Windscreen wiper functions
Windscreen wiper performance in different situations:If the vehicle is at a stand-
still:The activated position provisionally changes
to the previous position.
During the automatic wipe:
The air conditioner comes on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds in air recirculation mode
to prevent the smell of the windscreen wash-
er fluid entering the inside the vehicle.
For the interval wipe:The intervals between wipes vary according
to the speed of the vehicle. The higher the
vehicle speed the shorter the intervals.
Heated windscreen washer jets
The heating only thaws the frozen jets, it does not thaw the water in the
washer hoses. The heated windscreen washer jets automatically adjust the
heat depending on the ambient temperature, when the ignition is switched
on.
Headlight wash/wipe system
The headlight washers/wipers clean the headlight lenses.
After the ignition is switched on, the first and every fifth time the wind-
screen washer is switched on, the headlights are also washed. Therefore,
the windscreen wiper lever should be pulled towards the steering wheel
when the dipped beam or main beam are on. Any incrusted dirt (such as in-
sects) should be cleaned regularly (e.g. when refuelling).
To ensure the headlight washers work correctly in winter, any snow which
has got into the bumper jet supports should be cleaned away. If necessary,
remove snow with an anti-icing spray.
Note
The wiper will try to wipe away any obstacles that are on the windscreen.
The wiper will stop moving if the obstacle blocks its path. Remove the ob-
stacle and switch the wiper back on again. 
Windscreen wipers service position
Fig. 71 Wipers in service
position
The wiper arms can be raised when the wipers are in service position
⇒ Fig. 71. To place the windscreen wipers in the service position, proceed
as follows:
● The bonnet must be closed ⇒ page 251.
● Switch the ignition on and off.
● Press the windscreen wiper lever downwards briefly ⇒ Fig. 70 4
.
Before driving, always lower the wiper arms. Using the windscreen wiper
lever, the windscreen wiper arms return to their initial position. 

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Seats and storage
Front seats
Manual seat adjustment
Fig. 77 Front seats:
manual seat adjustment
Fig. 78 Front seats: lever
for folding the backrest
(3-door vehicles)
Adjusting the seat forward/backward: pull the lever and move the seat
forwards or backwards.
Raise/lower the seat: Pull/push the lever.
Backrest lower/raise: turn the hand wheel.
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Adjusting the lumbar support* : press the button in the corresponding
position.
Folding the seat backrest (only 3-door vehicles): pull the lever and push
the backrest forward.
WARNING
● Adjust the front seats only when the vehicle is stationary. Failure to
do so could result in an accident.
● Be careful when adjusting the seat height. Careless or uncontrolled
adjustment can cause injuries.
● The front seat backrests must not be reclined for driving. Otherwise,
seat belts and the airbag system might not protect as they should, with
the subsequent danger of injury.

Applies to the model: LEON ST
To lower the front passenger seat back*
Fig. 79 Passenger's
seat: lever for folding
down the backrest
The passenger's seat can be down to expand the luggage compartment
loading area. 
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● Remove the hooks and the straps of the net bag from the fastening rings
and the hooks for hanging bags.
● Store the net bag in the luggage compartment.
WARNING
Draw out the elastic net bag to secure it to the fastening rings. Once fas-
tened it remains taut. If the elastic net bag is hooked up and unhooked
wrongly, its hooks may cause injuries.
● Always ensure that the hooks do not suddenly release from the fas-
tening rings when hooking or unhooking them.
● When hooking or unhooking the hooks, protect your eyes and face to
prevent injury in case the hooks were suddenly released.
● Always hook up the net bag hooks in the described order. If a hook is
unexpectedly released, the risk of injury increases.

Applies to the model: LEON ST
Luggage compartment variable floor
Fig. 110 Luggage com-
partment variable floor:
positions
Fig. 111 Luggage com-
partment variable floor:
tilted slots
Variable floor in the high position
● Lift up the floor using handle
⇒ Fig. 110 A
and pull backwards on it un-
til the front of the floor has passed the supports B.
● Push the floor forwards over them until it engages with the rear seats
and then lower the floor with handle A
.
Variable floor in the low position
● Lift up the floor using handle
⇒ Fig. 110 A
and pull backwards on it un-
til the front of the floor has fully passed supports B.
● Match the front part with the slots in the bottom of the supports and
slide the floor forwards until it engages with the rear seat backrests and
then lower the floor with handle A
.
Variable floor in the tilted position
With the variable floor in the tilted position you can access the spare
wheel /anti-puncture kit area.
● Lift up the variable floor using handle
⇒ Fig. 110 A
and pull backwards
on it until the front of the floor has passed the tilted slots ⇒ Fig. 111 C.
● Slide the floor through the slots with the help of handle A until it en-
gages with the rear seat backrests and the floor is resting in the slots. 

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Roof carrier
Introduction
The vehicle roof has been designed to optimise aerodynamics. This is why it
is not possible to mount cross bars or conventional roof carrier systems in
the roof's rain channels.
Given that the rain channels have been incorporated into the roof for aero-
dynamic reasons, only SEAT-approved cross bars and roof carrier systems
can be used.
Cases in which the cross bars and roof carrier systems should be
dismounted
● When they are no longer needed.
● When the vehicle is to be washed in a car wash.
● When the vehicle height exceeds the maximum height, for example, in a
garage.
Additional information and warnings:
● Lights ⇒ page 109
● Storing objects ⇒ page 17
● Driving ecologically ⇒ page 231
● Wheels and tyres ⇒ page 265
● Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications ⇒ page 272
WARNING
Transporting heavy or bulky loads on the roof carrier system affects car
handling due to the shift in the centre of gravity and increased air resist-
ance.
● It is important to always use belts or retaining straps that are suita-
ble and in good condition to secure loads.
● A bulky, heavy, long or flat load has a negative effect on aerodynam-
ics and on the vehicle's centre of gravity and driving behaviour.
● Avoid sudden braking and other brusque manoeuvres.
● Adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road
and traffic conditions.
CAUTION
● Remove the cross bars and the roof carrier system before entering a car
wash.
● The height of your vehicle increases with the installation of the cross
bars and roof carrier system and with the load secured on them. To do so,
make sure that vehicle height does not exceed the height limit when going
through underpasses or garage doors.
● The cross bars, roof carrier system and load on them should not inter-
fere with the roof antenna or hamper the panoramic sliding roof and the
⇒  page 106 rear lid.
● On opening the rear lid, make sure that it does not bump into the roof
load.
For the sake of the environment
Fitting the cross bars and roof carrier system increases fuel consumption
due to greater aerodynamic resistance. 